# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042820037` · 09/15/2004 · Martin Marietta Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 23.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Aggregates
- **Mine:** [3100052](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100052)
## Narrative

WASHING OUT UNDER SCREEN TOWER IN SECONDARY PLANT. ABOUT 2:30 PM EMPLOYEE SET HOSE DOWN & VALVE OPENED CAUSING HOSE TO FLY AROUND EE & HE HIT HIS HEAD TRYING TO GET AWAY.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*